Vote no on bathing pavilion bond issue
It looks like Election Day is here already Nov. 6 for the voting of the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion bond Issue of $3 million.

I have been accused of spearheading the drive to have an election. I am proud of that accusation as I want the taxpayers to speak for themselves as they will be paying the bill regardless of what Mayor Susan Howard and Commissioner Jim Cunniff insist.

They are still saying no cost to the taxpayer, only beachgoers.

I was a beachgoer like many in town and paid a higher fee for the use of the beach and facilities. That made a cost to the taxpayer didn't it? They claim the bill will be paid by beachgoers only.

How nice it would be if it was true, but I saw first hand after a tour of the pavilion how neglected things were even though we made money each year, I think, but am not ever really sure about that.

I will say the improvements that should be made are as follows: restrooms, roof, siding, floors, electrical, pool.

This list didn't have to be compiled by an architect. Most could see with the naked eye.

What we don't need are new $66,000 doors, a wide hallway for a recreation room and any more money spent for the kitchen. There are still lockers that can be used. Look at it as your home repair as you go along. Why go for the cost of interest and architect's fees, which already have cost the taxpayer over $35,000, give or take a few dollars? Yes, taxpayers' money.

Please let the elected officials know that we pay the bills and there are sure to be overruns and that will be a cost to us eventually.

I am all for repairs not knocking down and starting from scratch for an eight to nine-week operation.

Please vote no on the $3 million issue. Let Mrs. Howard and Mr. Cunniff know that we can repair without putting ourselves in debt. I believe most at this time realize that this is not the time to overspend money, by all means keep up repairs.

Marian Wagenti

Monmouth Beach